James A. Yoro

James A. Yoro is a senior partner with the firm, where he manages the firm’s workers’ compensation practice. He is also a Certified Workers’ Compensation Professional in California, and is one of the most veteran and most respected workers’ compensation lawyers in the San Joaquin Valley.

James attended Garces Memorial High School, before obtaining his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley and his law degree from the UC Berkeley School of Law. Following law school, he worked as a staff attorney with Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance before joining the firm as an associate in 1982, and becoming a partner in 1987.

James is the past president of Kern County Bar Association, and was recently recognized in the Best Lawyers in America program, which is the oldest and among the most respected attorney ranking services in the world. He was also recognized by his peers in the local “Top Attorneys” poll highlighting the best local lawyers in their practice areas. He has argued cases before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals the California Supreme Court. For nearly 40 years, he has fought day in and day out for the rights of injured workers.

He has also served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance, on the Board of Governors for the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association, and the Board of Directors for Kern Regional Center.

Outside of the office, James is also deeply involved in the Filipino community and participates in the annual Philippine Weekend festival in Delano.

Testimonials

Roberto G. - ★★★★★

"(Chain Cohn Stiles) treated me with a lot of respect. They were open. I had a bad impression of attorneys before I came in here. But I was impressed with the work here. "

★★★★★

"I felt at ease knowing that Mr. Yoro’s Workers’ Compensation experience would work in my favor. Mr. Yoro always kept me informed and knew the best way to approach my case with my specific condition."

★★★★★

"He is ethical, fair and always professional."

★★★★★

"The best in the business."

Education

University of California, Berkeley, B.A., 1975

University of California, Berkeley School of Law, J.D., 1978

Admissions

California

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California

U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Associations

California Applicants’ Attorneys Association

Consumer Attorneys of California

National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR)

Kern County Bar Association

Case Results

$4.5 million settlement in 2010

On behalf of a farm worker who suffered brain injuries when he was struck by a truck while on his tractor. It is one of the largest such settlements in Kern County....Read More

$1.1 million settlement in 2011

On behalf of a client who suffered head trauma and spinal paralysis when he hit head on top of truck cab....Read More

$1 million settlement in 2012

On behalf of a client who fell from a hay squeeze and fractured his skull....Read More

$800,000 settlement in 2015

For client who suffered neck, back and chest injuries when a drill collar fell on him....Read More

$700,000 settlement in 2011

On behalf of a client who injured his back while lifting a machine onto a truck bed....Read More

Featured Videos

Attorney James Yoro discusses State Bar ethics rules

Workers’ compensation attorney James Yoro, who also serves as the president of the Kern County Bar Association, discusses the California Bar Association’s revised ethics rules. More here

Construction Accidents and Attorney James Yoro

This double-exposure 30-second video focuses on clients and families affected by construction accidents as told by attorney James Yoro.

Kern County Bar president James Yoro, of Chain Cohn Stiles, discusses ‘Law Day at the Mall’

Chain | Cohn | Stiles worker’s compensation lawyer, James Yoro, discusses the Kern County Bar Association’s ‘Law Day At The Mall‘ which was held on May 4th at the Valley Plaza Mall.

Jim Yoro: Helping You Move Forward

We may not be able to press rewind on your accident, but attorney Jim Yoro can help you move forward.

*NOTICE: Making a false or fraudulent Workers’ Compensation claim is a felony subject to up to 5 years in a prison or a fine of up to $150,000 or double the value of the fraud, whichever is greater, or by both imprisonment and fine.